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An African safari is both a journey and an adventure. For some it may be simply another travel destination but for me it is where my soul longs to go. A trip such as this must be handled with an agency that is passionate about their industry and destination. Hills of Africa is that agency.

Warmly,
Marie

From our first-hand experience of your Soul Safari 2009, I have this to add:

1. Hills of Africa Travel drew together a phenomenal group of people, who have enriched each others’ lives and formed invaluable connections. This could never have been possible without your facilitation.

2. Similarly, we were afforded the unique opportunity of participating in something of a spiritual odyssey, together with Ainslie MacLeod. This too, would have been inconceivable as individuals.

3. No price can be placed on your “Mastermind” role. We learned an astonishing amount about our own country, thanks entirely to you. It’s one thing to search the internet with an idea in mind, but another matter altogether to invent one, let alone a brilliant one.

4. Let’s not foget that there’s also the possibility of preserving the memory with professional photographs and a video to treasure, all arranged especially for you

5. And of course: it’s a huge amount of FUN collaborating with you!

Simply put, Hills of Africa Travel raises the game – and that’s a gift. THANK YOU.

Tons of love from SA,

Naomi

Certainly online booking has made it easy to book basic air, hotels, etc on your own. However a vacation is not just about reservations. The internet is great for looking, but wise travelers know that agents have the skills, expertise and connections you can’t get online. The best “values” are not always on the Internet. Agents can secure upgrades and amenities and contact hotel management on your behalf. The internet will never replace the security of dealing with a real person who has the skills to make your dreams happen. Online booking is very time consuming and offers a very low level of satisfaction. The travel agent will survive and the good ones embrace the internet and social media (like Hills of Africa) in this ever expanding world of information.

Laura